Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Kingsport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1381.9 miles 2223.9 km · straight line
1658.3 miles estimated 2668.7 km · driving distance
33h 22min estimated drive time
$160 - $196 estimated fuel cost
~3h 17min flight time
88° E bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Kingsport?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Kingsport is 1381.9 miles (2223.9 km) as the crow flies. Kingsport is located E of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1658.3 miles, taking about 33h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 17min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Kingsport in Tennessee.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Black Canyon of the Gunnison and Kingsport. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Kingsport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 22min $160 - $196 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 2min $133–$249* Budget
Train ~43h 23min $199–$580* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Kingsport

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Kingsport
36.55°N, 82.56°W
America/New_York
369m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 461 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 115 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients